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Maintaining your health is something that is important to everyone, and with the medical advances that are made, it seems as though there are new ways to improve your health & wellness each and every day. Long Island Health & Wellness articles will give you the scoop on the important health issues you'll want to know about, as well as topics of specific interest to Long Islanders.
By Long Island News & PR June 30, 2015
Weather permitting; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2015
Nothing says we love America than colorful fireworks blasting to the tune of the "rockets red glare" and some of our favorite patriotic tunes as we watch in amazement waving our American flags. But before ...
By Long Island News & PR June 27, 2015
SCDHS Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample, a Culex pipiens-restuans, was collected on June 18, 2015 in South Huntington.
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life.
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced $658 million to support access to healthy and nutritious food for some of New York’s most vulnerable residents.
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer recently announced new legislation to combat the recent rise in carbon monoxide-related deaths.
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today unanimously approved a proposal intended to safeguard children by prohibiting the sale of new toys containing six toxins that pose a threat to childhood development.
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for the Northeast, Central Appalachians and Ohio Valley due to severe thunderstorms.
By Long Island News & PR June 23, 2015
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.
By Long Island News & PR June 22, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae on June 23.
By Long Island News & PR June 19, 2015
Following the amassing of thousands of dead bunker fish on the shores of the Peconic River on May 29, 2015 and June 14, 2015, health officials are warning residents and visitors who choose to recreate ...
By Long Island News & PR June 17, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of the following salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.
By Long Island News & PR June 17, 2015
Family Planning Advocates of New York State today thanked the New York State Assembly for passing the “Boss Bill” protecting New Yorker’s rights to make their own basic health care decisions, which includes using contraception.
By Long Island News & PR June 15, 2015
Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred overnight and today (6/15/15), the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches.
By Long Island News & PR June 14, 2015
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken invite residents who are at risk for developing type-2 diabetes to attend a program that will help them reduce their risk.
By Long Island News & PR June 11, 2015
DEC Commissioner Joe Martens and State DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. today issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City and Long Island regions of New York State for Thursday, June ...
By Long Island News & PR June 11, 2015
Stony Brook University has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Maratooka Lake in Mattituck.
By Allison Gayne June 09, 2015
ACLD designates its main Bethpage location a smoke-free campus.
By Long Island News & PR June 08, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of the following salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.
By Long Island News & PR June 07, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) and the Brookhaven Animal Shelter will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets.
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